Inflation
Inflation set to bound higher, but rates still on hold
Annual inflation looks set to hit its highest level in more than five years this week with the release of first quarter numbers on Thursday. Audio
Inflation benign outside of construction
Inflation pressures appear to be relatively weak outside of the strong housing and construction sectors.
Inflation may eventually feed through to higher wages
The latest inflation figures have offered a few surprises. As expected the annual rate edged back into the Reserve Bank's 1-3% target Audio
Inflation gathers pace in Q4: but not a worry to RBNZ
Inflation has risen at its fastest pace in a couple of years. Audio
Inflation expected to be back within target
The Reserve Bank could finally get what it has been looking for when fresh inflation data is released this week.
Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 1.75%
The Reserve Bank has cut the cost of borrowing to a record low 1.75 percent and indicated that would be the last reduction in this cycle.
Elderly and beneficiaries experience highest inflation
The elderly and beneficiaries have been hardest hit by inflation, Statistics New Zealand has found.
Inflation higher than reported due to error
Inflation has been revised upwards due to the discovery of an error.
RBNZ rate cut in November could be the last
The end may be in sight for the Reserve Bank's rate cutting policy after inflation data yesterday confirmed muted price pressures but signalled a pick up in the fourth quarter. Audio
Inflation slightly above expectations
As you may have heard in the news, inflation for the past three months was a touch higher than expected at zero-point-2 percent. Audio
Inflation picked to lift
Inflation is likely to have hit its low point and will pick up pace going into next year.
Inflation set to trough in latest numbers
Inflation has likely hit its lowest point and is set to pick up pace going into next year. Audio
Inflation bottoms out, price rises to follow - ANZ
Inflation has hit rock bottom and prices will start to rise from here on in, an ANZ economist says.
Inflation at rock bottom and set to rise - ANZ
ANZ believes inflation has hit rock bottom and is on the way up from here on in. Audio
Reserve Bank likely to hold the line on OCR
The Reserve Bank looks set to sit on the sidelines when it reviews its official cash rate (OCR) on Thursday. Audio
Reserve Bank defends continued interest cuts
Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler has reaffirmed plans to further lower the official cash rate, defending the bank's strategy of continued cuts.
Inflation expectations fractionally higher
Inflation expectations for the next two years have risen a touch, but still hang around 20-year lows adding to a case for an interest rate cut next week. Audio
Doubts fall in interest rates will lower dollar
There is doubt further cuts in interest rates by the Reserve Bank will do much to help lower the dollar. The central bank wants the currency to fall and the inflation rate to rise to 2 percent… Audio
Reserve Bank hints at rate cuts, dollar falls
The Reserve Bank is set to cut its cash rate next month to a record low and may deliver further cuts later in the year. Audio
